1927 – 2018
Eleanor Jorgensen was born June 23, 1927, in Salt Lake City to John and Oda Jorgensen.
She was the oldest of five siblings and shouldered much of the responsibility with the family as she grew up in hard times.
She graduated from South High School and pursued a business career predominantly with Western
General Insurance, from which she retired.
She married Leonard Brewster in December, 1956 where she nurtured his family with her typical energy.
He passed away in 2007.
She was an avid bowler and served as a Delton League secretary for 20 years. She and Len loved to
travel and covered most of the U.S. and Canada in their Station Wagon and truck with telescoping
camper. They were generous with their time and resources and were loved by family and friends for
their unselfishness.
She is survived by step-children Jim (Penny) Brewster, Pat Hunt, Bill (Marilyn) Brewster and numerous
Grandkids and Great-Grandkids as well as siblings Helen Henriksen, Alice (Gary) Hansen, and John
Jorgensen, along with many adoring and grateful nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by
husband Leonard and Brother Frank Jorgensen.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 31 at the Valley View Mortuary at 4335 W. 4100 S. at 10:00
a.m. A graveside service and interment will follow at 11:00 a.m.
